As the culture of medicine changes to reflect growing alarm about medical error, educating the next generation of physicians on the elements of patient safety provides a challenge for residency programs.
Ethan Cumbler, Jeffrey Glasheen
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The Effect of Implementation of Truth-Telling Protocol on Life Expectancy in Patients with Gastrointestinal Cancer [PDF]
Background: Hope is an important source of human coping when facing problems. Cancer is a common disease which can cause great physical and mental stress for patients, but if the diagnosis is delivered correctly, it can reduce anxiety and confusion for ...
Hassan Abbasi +5 more
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Conflicts and Challenges of Truth-Telling in Dentistry: A Case-Based Ethical Analysis
Objectives: The basis of truth-telling is respecting the autonomy of patients and developing an ability to make informed decisions with valid consent.
Azam Khorshidian +2 more
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Stepping across the line: Information sharing, truth-telling and the role of the personal carer in the Australian Nursing Home [PDF]
The author draws on an Australian study using multiple qualitative methods to investigate truth telling in aged care. Thematic analysis of data from five nursing homes involving 23 personal care assistants revealed participants’ role understanding as ...
Anthony G. Tuckett +43 more
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Implementation status of error disclosure standards reported by Swiss hospitals
QUESTION UNDER STUDY: To establish at what stage Swiss hospitals are in implementing an internal standard concerning communication with patients and families after an error that resulted in harm. METHODS: Hospitals were identified via the
Stuart McLennan +5 more
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Delivering the News With Compassion: The GRIEV_ING Death Notification Protocol
Introduction Nearly 2.4 million deaths occur annually, over a million of which take place in hospitals. As a result, death notification remains a daunting and emotionally challenging task that physicians encounter throughout their careers.
Cherri Hobgood +3 more
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Effect of Cancer Awareness on Treatment Decision for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Background/Aims: With recent changes in the treatment of pancreatic cancer, patients’ active decision-making has become more important. Nevertheless, it is difficult to give patients proper insights into the disease.
Eun Jee Lee +6 more
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Background: Communication skills significantly contribute to good clinical practice. A systematic approach to delivering bad news could avoid unfavorable workplace circumstances.
Rachana Prabhu +5 more
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Effect of Implementing Domestic Truth-telling Protocol on Stress, Anxiety, and Depression in Cancer Patients [PDF]
Background: The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of implementing domestic truth-telling protocol on stress, anxiety, and depression in cancer patients.
Parvaneh Abazari +6 more
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Nurses’ patterns of knowing about HIV disclosure to children [PDF]
Objectives: to identify and analyze nurses’ patterns of knowing and experiences with the preparation of families for disclosure to children living with HIV seropositivity.
Renata de Moura Bubadué +2 more
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